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Trip from Bainbridge, OH to South Salem, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

11.7 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bainbridge, OH, OH

Bainbridge, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown South Salem, OH, OH

South Salem, OH

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

Bainbridge, OH to South Salem, OH is 11.7 miles and takes about 23m via North Quarry Street, Lower Twin Road, and Broadway Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within the Midwest region of Ohio, offering a glimpse into local Midwest scenery. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick hop between two points without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Ohio communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Quarry Street 9 mi 16m
Lower Twin Road 2.2 mi 5m
Broadway Street 0.4 mi <1m
Stewart Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Quarry Street — 9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge, OH and South Salem, OH.

1

Start on US 50; SR 41

79 ft · 8 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto SR 41

9.0 mi · 16 min · North Quarry Street
3

Turn right onto Lower Twin Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Twin Road
4

Continue on Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Broadway Street
5

Turn left onto Stewart Street

209 ft · 11 sec · Stewart Street
6

Turn left

173 ft · 12 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 41 / North Quarry Street

Turn left onto SR 41 / North Quarry Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | Lower Twin Road

Turn right onto Lower Twin Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | Stewart Street

Turn left onto Stewart Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.82 one way

$3.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.02 $4.03
premium $4.91 $2.26 $4.52
diesel $5.61 $2.58 $5.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bainbridge, OH

Afternoon in Bainbridge on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Salem, OH

Afternoon in South Salem on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 11.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on North Quarry Street, offering a brief period of consistent driving before you start making turns. Expect a varied road experience as you transition between North Quarry Street, Lower Twin Road, and Broadway Street, with frequent changes in direction. This route feels more like a series of connected local roads than a typical highway journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on North Quarry Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 41 / North Quarry Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 41 / North Quarry Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Lower Twin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Stewart Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9 miles on North Quarry Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 41 / North Quarry Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Lower Twin Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Stewart Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Salem, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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